Why do dogs eat their waste?

Answer 1

im not sure why but they all eat some kind of paper it won`t kill them but try to not let them

ANSWER:

They will eat tissues if you have used them, or even previously touched them because they are attracted to your scent. They will tear up (and sometimes eat) dryer sheets because they are made with lanolin (sheep skin oils), which also attracts them. An occasional lump of tissue will probably not harm them, but dryer sheets will, so make sure they don't swallow any of those.

Answer 2

If they are used napkins your dog is probably enjoying the traces of food on them. If they are fresh napkins your dog might simply be enjoying the texture and indulging the need to chew, as dogs do. Note whether fresh napkins are being chewed or actually eaten. In the latter case you might need to check with your vet.

Answer 3

Could be for a number of reasons:

Malnutrition, where they eat their own faeces and faeces of other animals in attempt to complement their diet with nutrients they're not getting;

Clean-up behaviour. Mothers usually eat their puppy's faeces, it's instinctual behaviour to lessen the chances of predators finding their den;

A common bad habit. Dogs can become addicted to eating faeces, and they copy that behaviour from other dogs even if they aren't malnourished.

Answer 4

Your Schnauzer eats tissue because he or she is bored. You need to take your Schnauzer on daily walks (on a lead only) for at least 30 - 45 minutes. A nice fairly fast paced walk. Enroll in a local obedience class. You can find one locally by asking the nearest Animal Shelter, Pet Shop, Feed Store or your Veterinarian. Your dog needs daily exercise or he or she gets bored and bad things happen like eating tissue or chewing on furniture, etc.

Answer 5

Dogs are known to eat a variety of things, including carpet, furniture, shoes, and toys. They can do it out of boredom or because they have not been trained what items are off limits.

Answer 6

Depends on how much they eat. One tissue will probably pass right through and be pooped out w/o any trouble.

Answer 7

Yes, as too many tissues can choke your dog. hopefully your dog's digestive tracts and stomach fluid will digest the tissue.